I felt almost cruel making Gio pay when he was being so sweet. Then I realized maybe he was playing me. Knowing how much of a sucker I was for a gentleman. 'Nope, two can play this game' I thought to myself. I leaned back against him, my heading falling against his shoulder that was touching my back. My lips were close to his ear. "Yes you are at fault and owning up to it is only going to make your time a little bit easier."

You know, I never have been one for formal wear, maybe its because of how I grew up, but it feels wrong to me.

My mind wasn't paying attention to payback right then. Right then it was thinking about getting to show Gio and Ractor how much fun they could have in a tux.

Not being able to hold back, I stood up and began to clap and squeal. Calming myself down, I looked at Dart. "Then you are obviously not buying the right formal wear. Next time we get the chance I will take you to buy a tux and trust me, you will never want to go casual again." I began to mentally make a list of the stores I would need to go to. I sat down next to Gio and put my elbow on his knee, leaning on him.

((The city of Hypoluxo's name comes from the Seminole expression water all 'round -- no get out. ))

I smiled- yes, Roxy wasn't going to let me off easily. I wondered what kind of payback she was planning.

The bonfire was still burning. I gently pushed Roxy, indicating I was changing positions. I lay down on my side, propping my head up with my elbow. I curled my body around Roxy so that she could lean her back against my torso.

She had an amused look on her face. "This again?"

I shrugged. "Just felt like it."

"You're not trying to get me to lighten your punishment, are you?"

I shook my head. "Nope." Then I put my free hand on her lap, palm up, to see what she would do.

*looks up from an intense smore eating contest with Frankie*We'll probably leave tonight, if everyone's agreeable. The Floridans really do need their thread back. And ours is sadly unoccupied. And lonely. And un-posted in. It feels neglected.*grins at Roxy* And when we do get back, we can go formal wear shopping!

Fact: Florida is hot enough to fry bacon on the sidewalk. And then they sweat off all the fat they gain from eating bacon.

*Maria and Demetri are splashing each other**Maria squeals as Demetri picks her up and throws her over his shoulder*Demetri!D: Maria!Hey!D: Hey!*Demetri sets her down*I don't wanna leave. It's so much fun here. D: I do not want to leave either. Not if it makes you so happy.Aw! that's so nice!D: I know.I think we should get back to where everyone is.*Demetri smiles and nods*HELLO PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

Maybe I should have said late tonight. LATE. I just expect by tomorrow morning for everyone to be back in the mansion. So your goodnight post should be you leaving Florida. I trust you all to make your way back to Oregon without blowing up any states in the way.

Fact that people are forgetting!: Most drivers in Florida are called Floridiots. Many of them drive at 7 MPH in the HOV lane, and are staging a coup to make the world's speed limits 8 MPH, are "voting challenged", and install hanging flowers, gardens, and refillable hard candy bowls at every corner. Mwuhahaha

*laughs as Lid's marshmallow catches fire*i want a marshmallow!*takes one from the bag and puts it on a stick**starts roasting it*I THINK WE SHOULD HAVE A SING-A-LONG!!!!*starts jumping up and down excitedly**marshmallow goes bye-bye*okay everyone who knows this song sing along!oh i can see now that all of these clouds are following me in my desperate endeavor to find my whoever wherever she may besomeone take over! and go!